“I think this is it, Mrs Grant,” – said doctor Cold (Kold) and handed her the prescription. The prescription (the list) was very long and Mrs. Grant was close to falling down in a faint when she finished reading it to the end. She had a headache, the had a cold, she was beginning to feel the symptoms of influenza. To cap it all, one of her children had mumps. “I also prescribed you the tablets (a medication) for high blood pressure,” – said doctor Cold. “How many tablets should I be taking?” “One tablet after each meal, that is three tablets a day.” Mrs. Grant thanked the doctor and heavily (with difficulty) walked to the pharmacy. She handed her long prescription to the pharmacist – to Mr. White. Mr. White gaily greeted her. “Now this is health!” (“What a wonderful health!”) he said, as he looked at the list.
1. Switch on the light. It (is getting) dark. 2. Put on a warm coat. It (is snowing) outside. 3. Look out of the window. Some students (are hurrying) to their first lecture. 4. It’s a fine day today. The sun (is shining), the wind is not (blowing). 5. We (are having) dinner right now. I’ll call you back later. 6. I (am wearing) my best suit and shoes today. I (am going) to an interview. 7. He (is looking for) this file but he can’t find it. 8. — What are you (looking) at? — I (am looking) at my old photographs. 9. It’s 10 o’clock but the child is still (sleeping). 10. I (am learning) Arabic, and I find it very interesting. 11. They are at a karaoke club now. They (are singing) there. 12. Look how many people (are walking) in the park. They (are enjoying) the fresh air and exercise. 13. What group are you (teaching) this year? 14. — How are you (feeling) today? — Thank you, doctor. I (am feeling) much better. 15. — Are you still (looking) for a job? — Yes, I am. 16. — What are you (thinking) about? — I (am thinking) about you. 17. — Why are you (sitting) here and (doing) nothing? — I (am relaxing). 18.— Are you (kidding)? — No, I’m absolutely serious. 19. — How are you (getting on)? — Thank you, I (am doing) fine.
